Congress members head home to their districts!

Congress members head home to their districts! We need your help to get the federal parity bill re-introduced and keep it moving!!!
Home ACA Names New Editor and Senior Editor Knoxville, TN. -- Rick Bowers and Bill Dupes, employees in the Publications Department of the Amputee Coalition of America (ACA), have been promoted to editor and senior editor, respectively. Shark-Attack Survivor Accepts National “Free Spirit” Honor Bethany Hamilton, a shark-attack survivor who overcame the loss of her left arm to return to the sport of surfing, has been acclaimed as a 2004 Free Spirit honoree. ADVOCACY UPDATE: Massachusetts Parity Bill ADVOCACY UPDATE: Estimate of Number of Persons Living with Limb Loss in NY State “The Best Thing in the World” Raised in a small, supportive community, Jaymie Kraus didn’t learn about the adversities and opportunities of people with limb differences until she became an adult Bidding Demonstration: Setting the Record Straight for Prosthetic Consumers Do's and Don'ts of A Legislative Visit Steps to Effective Advocacy How Can I Get Help From My Congressional Representatives? ADVOCACY NEWS: Licensure vs. Certification: How It Can Affect You! Computerized Limb Coverage: A Letter to Practitioners and Bibliography The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) has joined together with manufacturers of myoelectric and computerized devices, and beneficiary representatives, to work on reversing certain imprudent medical policies regarding coverage of these de The Power of Peers This article looks at the importance of peers in providing guidance and emotional support when faced with an amputation. Peer Visitor Support of Recent U.S. Military Amputees This article takes a look at the peer visitation program in place at the Amputee Center at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Facing Amputation Surgery: The Value of Peer Contact This article talks about the value of peer support for amputees. Funding Raising for Your Support Group This fact sheet discusses support group member involvement in fundraising. Ideas for different types of fundraisers are included as well. Starting a Support Group: The Basics Starting a support group is a responsibility, a challenge, and a very meaningful experience. This fact sheet offers a listing of some basic steps needed to start a support group. Steps were compiled from successful support groups and organizations all ove Understanding ACA's Peer Network This fact sheet offers an explanation of ACA's national peer network. Details covered include the network's purpose and how it works, as well as the required training for peer visitors. Giving Back - Couples Who Peer Visit This article takes a brief look at couples that do peer visitation as part of the Amputee Coalition of America's National Peer Network. When Your Support Group Needs Support This article takes a brief look at resources for support groups. You Don't Have to Deal With Amputation Alone This article takes a brief look at the Amputee Coalition of America's National Peer Network. Peer Contact for Parents of Children with Congenital Amputation Karen Neimanas discusses the role of peer visitor when parents are confronted with the birth of a child with a congenital limb difference. Notes from the medical director: first and foremost, listen!: lessons learned from mentors and peer visitors Doug Smith, ACA Medical Director, discusses the important role that mentors can play in our lives and how a peer visitor can become a mentor. Communicator: Newsletter for amputee support group leaders This site contains links to both HTML and PDF versions of the Communicator newsletter published for amputee support group leaders. On-line communication resources for those with limb loss Resources for amputees or family members of amputees who would like to communicate with other amputees via Internet bulletin boards or e-mail lists. Advocating For Your Child ACA Announces New Publication for Parents The Amputee Coalition of America (ACA) is proud to announce the release of Expectations: Parenting Children and Teens With Limb Differences. This 36-page resource guide addresses some of the issues parents face after giving birth to a baby with a limb dif Cancer Was The Easy Part ACA Names New Staff Writer ACA announces the appointment of Scott McNutt as staff writer. A Circle of Friends - The Power of Peer Support The Prosthesis and Its Components - Choices, Choices and More Choices When to Help Your Child and When to Let Go A Message From the President & CEO Physical Activity Can Reduce Secondary Conditions in Youths With Limb Differences Building a Positive Body Image Prostheses for Children & Teens With Limb Differences - Issues and Expectations New Jersey Call to Action There are two bills in the New Jersey Legislature, Assembly Bill 2774 (A-2774) and Senate Bill 2752 (S-2752), which would revise the insurance law to require insurance carriers in the state to pay for Orthotic and prosthetic equipment using the same stand New Jersey Call to Action There are two bills in the New Jersey Legislature, Assembly Bill 2774 (A-2774) and Senate Bill 2752 (S-2752), which would revise the insurance law to require insurance carriers in the state to pay for Orthotic and prosthetic equipment using the same stand CALL TO ACTION - National Pain Care Policy Act of 2005 CALL TO ACTION - National Pain Care Policy Act of 2005 Good News in the Fight for Parity in New Jersey! New Jersey Parity Update Good News in the Fight for Parity in New Jersey! New Jersey Parity Update Prosthetic parity moving to a Senate vote in Iowa! Prosthetic parity moving to a Senate vote in Iowa! APPLL Core: Access to Care May 2006 The May 2006 edition of this quarterly publication includes an update by Morgan Sheets, entitled "Getting to the Core of the Problem: An APPLL Update" and seven other articles of interest. CALL TO ACTION - Urge Gov. Schwarzenegger to support A.B. 2012 We could be just days away from comprehensive coverage for orthotic and prosthetic care in California, but we need your help! CALL TO ACTION - Urge Gov. Schwarzenegger to support A.B. 2012 We could be just days away from comprehensive coverage for orthotic and prosthetic care in California, but we need your help! APPLL Core: Access to Care, August 2006 APPLL update on prosthetic coverage in the U.S. APPLL Core: Access to Care, August 2006 APPLL update on prosthetic coverage in the U.S. Help Improve Access to Assistive Devices Call to action for the "Medicare Independent Living Act of 2006" (S.3677) and to improve Medicare's regulation of assistive devices. Help Improve Access to Assistive Devices Call to action for the "Medicare Independent Living Act of 2006" (S.3677) and to improve Medicare's regulation of assistive devices. Help Improve Access to Assistive Devices Call to action for the "Medicare Independent Living Act of 2006" (S.3677) and to improve Medicare's regulation of assistive devices. Help Improve Access to Assistive Devices Call to action for the "Medicare Independent Living Act of 2006" (S.3677) and to improve Medicare's regulation of assistive devices. CALL TO ACTION - New Jersey Prosthetic Coverage Coming up for a Vote! Call to action for New Jersey to urge assembly members and senators to support A1011. CALL TO ACTION - New Jersey Prosthetic Coverage Coming up for a Vote! Call to action for New Jersey to urge assembly members and senators to support A1011. CALL TO ACTION - Tennessee’s Fight for Prosthetic Coverage Call to Action for Tennessee. Help spread the word by sending a letter to your representative, explaining the need for legislation to protect access to prosthetic coverage. CALL TO ACTION - Tennessee’s Fight for Prosthetic Coverage Call to Action for Tennessee. Help spread the word by sending a letter to your representative, explaining the need for legislation to protect access to prosthetic coverage. Call to Action - Iowa’s Fight for Prosthetic Coverage Call to action for Iowa. Help spread the word by sending a letter to your representative, explaining the need for legislation to protect access to prosthetic coverage. Call to Action - Iowa’s Fight for Prosthetic Coverage Call to action for Iowa. Help spread the word by sending a letter to your representative, explaining the need for legislation to protect access to prosthetic coverage. CALL TO ACTION - Connecticut’s Fight for Prosthetic Coverage Call to action for Connecticut. Help spread the word by sending a letter to your representative, explaining the need for legislation to protect access to prosthetic coverage. CALL TO ACTION - Michigan’s Fight for Prosthetic Coverage Call to action for Michigan. Help spread the word by sending a letter to your representative, explaining the need for legislation to protect access to prosthetic coverage. CALL TO ACTION - Michigan’s Fight for Prosthetic Coverage Call to action for Michigan. Help spread the word by sending a letter to your representative, explaining the need for legislation to protect access to prosthetic coverage. CALL TO ACTION - Oklahoma’s Fight for Prosthetic Coverage Call to action for Oklahoma. Help spread the word by sending a letter to your representative, explaining the need for legislation to protect access to prosthetic coverage. CALL TO ACTION - Oklahoma’s Fight for Prosthetic Coverage Call to action for Oklahoma. Help spread the word by sending a letter to your representative, explaining the need for legislation to protect access to prosthetic coverage. VICTORY! Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Prosthetic Coverage Bill California joins national trend in protecting access to prosthetic care. VICTORY! Gov. Schwarzenegger Signs Prosthetic Coverage Bill California joins national trend in protecting access to prosthetic care. CALL TO ACTION - Virginia's Fight for Prosthetic Coverage Call to action for Virginia. Help spread the word by sending a letter to your representative, explaining the need for legislation to protect access to prosthetic coverage. CALL TO ACTION - Virginia's Fight for Prosthetic Coverage Call to action for Virginia. Help spread the word by sending a letter to your representative, explaining the need for legislation to protect access to prosthetic coverage. CALL TO ACTION - Washington's Fight for Prosthetic Coverage Call to action for Washington. Help spread the word by sending a letter to your representative, explaining the need for legislation to protect access to prosthetic coverage. CALL TO ACTION - Washington's Fight for Prosthetic Coverage Call to action for Washington. Help spread the word by sending a letter to your representative, explaining the need for legislation to protect access to prosthetic coverage. ADVOCACY UPDATE: Pennsylvania HB 2718 Hearing a Great Success! October 19, 2006 the Pennsylvania Health and Human Services Committee heard HB 2718, a bill requiring insurance companies to cover prosthetic devices and components. ADVOCACY UPDATE: Pennsylvania HB 2718 Hearing a Great Success! October 19, 2006 the Pennsylvania Health and Human Services Committee heard HB 2718, a bill requiring insurance companies to cover prosthetic devices and components. ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Working to Ensure that Amputees are Not Left Behind in Health Reform ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Working to Ensure that Amputees are Not Left Behind in Health Reform ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Signs on in Support of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Act of 2009 ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Signs on in Support of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Act of 2009 OPAF Launches McKeever’s First Ride ADVOCACY NEWS: Senate HELP Protects Access to Assistive Devices ADVOCACY NEWS: Senate HELP Protects Access to Assistive Devices ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA and Partners Applaud the Inclusiveness of the Affordable Health Choices Act ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA and Partners Applaud the Inclusiveness of the Affordable Health Choices Act Connecticut: Vote on Monday. Take action TODAY! ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Celebrates Progress in the Campaign for Hate Crimes Protections for People with Disabilities ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Celebrates Progress in the Campaign for Hate Crimes Protections for People with Disabilities Amputee Coalition Youth Camp Shows Young Amputees That They Can Do Anything, Anywhere Donate now and help support this inspirational program ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Joins Allies in Pushing for Patient Centered Approach to Comparative Effectiveness Research ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Joins Allies in Pushing for Patient Centered Approach to Comparative Effectiveness Research ADVOCACY NEWS: Progress in the Efforts to Protect Assistive Devices in Healthcare Reform ADVOCACY NEWS: Progress in the Efforts to Protect Assistive Devices in Healthcare Reform ADVOCACY NEWS: Progress and Problems in the Campaign for Hate Crimes Protections for People with Disabilities ADVOCACY NEWS: Progress and Problems in the Campaign for Hate Crimes Protections for People with Disabilities Double amputee loses legs, finds a cause HEALTH CARE REFORM: Call your members today! HEALTHCARE REFORM: Take action during the August recess! ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Seeks Government Relations Specialist to Help Lead Policy Efforts ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Seeks Government Relations Specialist to Help Lead Policy Efforts ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Partners With AOPA and Hanger to Call for True Healthcare Reform ADVOCACY NEWS: ACA Partners With AOPA and Hanger to Call for True Healthcare Reform Winslow Therapeutic Riding to Host McKeever’s First Ride TAKE ACTION TODAY! Push for true healthcare reform! Members of Congress Receive Legislative Awards From National Amputee Organizations Ossur Commits $20,000 to Amputee Coalition of America’s Parity Campaign Ossur Commits $20,000 to Amputee Coalition of America’s Parity Campaign Amputee Coalition of America's Paddy Rossbach Youth Camp Announced Knoxville, TN, October 9, 2009 – The Amputee Coalition of America announced that it has named its youth camp in honor of the organization’s former president & CEO, Paddy Rossbach. Amputee Coalition of America's Paddy Rossbach Youth Camp Announced Knoxville, TN, October 9, 2009 – The Amputee Coalition of America announced that it has named its youth camp in honor of the organization’s former president & CEO, Paddy Rossbach. Get Ready for National Family Caregivers Month in November November 2009 celebrates National Family Caregivers Month, a time to thank, support, educate and empower family caregivers – those individuals providing care to loved ones living with chronic illness, disability or the frailties of old age. Mending Limbs Organization to Hold Second Annual Benefit Concert Event to raise awareness of need for adequate prosthetic insurance coverage for amputees	DID YOU KNOW? The Maryland, Virginia, Iowa, Arkansas and Texas state legislatures recently passed parity legislation. This is incredibly exciting, but we still need a federal bill in order to provide protections for health plans regulated at the federal level. WE NEED YOUR HELP TO GET THE FEDERAL PARITY BILL RE-INTRODUCED AND KEEP IT MOVING!!! House members will be home in their districts April 6-17, May 25-29, June 29-July 3 & Aug 3-Sept 7 Senators are in the district April 2-9, May 25-29, June 29- July 3, & Aug 10- Sept 7 Take action! Stop by one of your members’ district offices or make a call in the next week to help keep up the momentum behind this important legislation! Background: As most of you know we had nearly 200 people gather in Washington, DC in March, for our second annual lobby day. This event allowed individuals the opportunity to meet with their legislators, share their personal stories and urge them to support the Prosthetic & Customized Orthotic Act. Status: We are working with our lead sponsors --- Senators Snowe and Harkin and Representatives Miller and Andrews --- to get the bill re-introduced What’s Next? In an effort to keep the momentum going, I am writing to urge you to contact your Senators’ and Representatives’ local offices during the Congressional recess this month. We will also be sending out alerts to get individuals to set up in district meetings with their legislators during the upcoming recesses. What can I do? Set up an in-district meeting (a chance to actually go in and talk with them or their staff). We have included the district office information below. Drop off information at the office (an opportunity to introduce yourself, show public support and push for their support). We have a great one pager on the parity bill available at: http://www.amputee-coalition.org/armsandlegsarenotaluxury/lobby_parity_flyer.pdf. Make calls to the district offices while they are home expressing your support for the federal parity legislation. SAMPLE PHONE MESSAGE: “Hello, my name is __________ and I am from _________[CITY]. I am calling to urge Senator/Representative___________ to support the Prosthetic & Customized Orthotic Act of 2009. This bill will help to ensure that amputees can get the care they need to live productive and independent lives. Thank you for your time.” Please, let us know if you have any questions or if we can be of assistance (202/742-1886 or federal@amputee-coalition.org). PLEASE, TAKE ACTION TODAY TO KEEP UP THE MOMENTUM BEHIND THE FEDERAL PARITY BILLL! To determine who your Representative is, as well as obtaining their contact information, please click here: https://forms.house.gov/wyr/welcome.shtml In order to set up a meeting with your Senator, please Click here for Senate Contact Information. NOTE: If you are able to set up a meeting and/or make a phone call to urge support of the bill, please let me know that you have done so. We carefully track our correspondences with legislative offices and would like to record all emails, phone calls and meetings that take place.
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